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Turquoise Coast Odyssey

Walking and easy hiking with options for more extensive hikes and activities. Comfortable accommodations in hotel, lodge or yacht.

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$4,895

Hike and explore ancient lands of Anatolia and voyage in the wake of bygone civilizations along the blue Mediterranean coast of Turkey on our Turquoise Coast Odyssey. This flagship Wildland Adventure through western Turkey takes you walking along the cobble-stone streets, bustling bazaars, and through historic cobble-stone neighborhoods of Istanbul. Hike among fairy chimney landscapes, underground cities, and hidden churches of Cappadocia, and cruise in a Phoenician-style gulet along the pine-clad coast among Crusader castles, and Greek, Roman, and Byzantine ruins, many of which are only accessible on footpaths from turquoise-colored coves where we set anchor. A great trip for family and friends, you relax on board with time to swim, snorkel, read, and explore small white-washed resort towns and rural villages where traditional life prevails. Accommodations include a restored Ottoman home in the heart of a mountain village, a boutique cave hotel, and Istanbul inns with rooftop restaurants offering spectacular skyline views centrally located for exploring the city on foot. By virtue of our Kutay family Turkish heritage, Wildland travelers are received as friends and family by exceptional Turkish guides who share their vast knowledge of history, personal insights about political affairs, and their favorite restaurants and cafes where you savior a variety Turkish cuisine. Join one of our scheduled departures in Spring or Fall, or charter a private gulet with family or friends. Consider adding an extra day in Istanbul and hot air ballooning.

Deniz was our guide for the entire trip. Couldn't think of enough nice things to say. He understood our weird sense of humor so we spent lots of time laughing. We felt like we were traveling with a good friend. He was very attentive to everyones needs and often thought of that little extra thing to do. He bought us a CD of traditional Turkish music after a particularly wonderful meal with live entertainment.
- John and Susan Lopinot, FL